Hospital Boarding Policies

Thank you for choosing VCA Asher Animal Hospital to board your pet. We provide quality boarding with a personal touch. Every attempt will be made to give each pet individual love and attention during their stay with us. While staying with us your pet will be under the supervision of our Animal Health Technicians. Upon admission one of these professionals will provide your pet with a health examination. We strive to maintain a sanitary and healthy environment for our patients. If parasites such as fleas are found, your pet will need to be treated upon admission and you will be charged accordingly.

VACCINATIONS:

All pets must be up to date on their vaccinations, and it is the owner's responsibility to make sure that proof of current shots is on file with the hospital at the time of admission. If vaccinations have been administered at another veterinary hospital and they are closed at the time of admission and proof of those vaccinations is not on file, the vaccines will be brought current at the time of admission and the client will be charged accordingly. Boarding animals less than five months of age is not recommended because they may not have developed complete immunity.

Dogs: DHLP-PV-C, Rabies and Bordatella

Cats: FVRC-P and Rabies

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL PARASITES:

All pets must be free of parasites. If fleas or ticks are seen on admission of the pet, the pet will be treated at the owner's expense.

BUSINESS HOURS:

Admission and discharge of pets occur only during our regular hospital hours.

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Holidays: Closed - no boarder admission or discharge (please see the calendar for a list of hospital holidays)

RATES AND PAYMENT:

Dog boarding rates are based on weight. Other services provided to your pet during boarding are charged at regular costs. Payment in full is expected when your pet is discharged. A deposit is required for first time clients and extended boarding.

Rate based on weight:

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES:

(Additional costs will be incurred, based on frequency per day)

• Flea control: Advantage/Frontline/Capstar
• Brush Out
• Daily Brushing
• Play time/Walking
• Special Feeding
• Bath
• Nail Trim
• Medication Administration

We feed Select Balance once daily to our guests.

Rates are calculated on a daily basis. Boarding is charged by the number of nights stayed, and charges are updated at closing time.

MEDICAL ILLNESS POLICY:

One of the advantages of boarding your pet(s) at a Veterinary Hospital is that medical attention is readily available for our guests. If your pet needs medical attention we will call the emergency number that was given to us on admission. If unable to contact you, your pet will be treated at normal hospital fees. If your pet is currently on medication, please inform the receptionist. Charges for administering medications are based on the frequency of dosages and the means of administration.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS:

Leaving personal belongings (i.e. toys, blankets, bedding, etc.) is allowed but discouraged due to sanitation and orderliness. The facility is not responsible for them if lost or soiled. Collars and leashes may not be left. A fleece blanket is placed in each kennel.

INHERENT CONDITIONS:

Occasionally pets may develop problems from environmental and dietary changes. Signs may include vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing and self-trauma such as clawing at skin. We take great care so that these problems don't occur and treat our guests if needed. Please be aware and understand these conditions can develop and that the hospital is not financially responsible for these inherent conditions.

ABANDONMENT:

Please notify us if there is any change of plans in your pet's scheduled release date. If we have not been notified of a change of your pet's departure date and we are unable to contact you or your authorized agent, State Statutes of Abandonment of Animals will take effect 14 days beyond that pet's scheduled release date, and the pet's owner will be responsible for the fees accrued and legal services.